hip replacements have some risks: Blood clot in your leg or lung Dislocation Infection of the replacement joint Nerve or blood vessel damage. Our surgeons take extra precautions to avoid these ...

Hip replacement surgery can help relieve pain and make it easier for you to get back to your regular activities. 7. Stiffness makes it hard to move or lift your leg. If you hip joints are so stiff ...

Hip replacement surgery ... additional surgery may be needed. Blood Clots Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can develop in the legs after surgery, posing a risk if the clot moves to the lungs (pulmonary ...